Peer Career Implications of an Academic Credential: Report from the Field

http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/RN2QfUzy8cqxBzHsqY9H/full#.VL59b5RdVPM

Jessica Wolf 
American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation 
Vol. 17, Iss. 4, 2014

Self-Employment Technical Assistance, Research and Training (START-UP / USA)

"START-UP / USA provides technical assistance and disseminates resources nationally to individuals interested in pursuing self-employment."

http://www.start-up-usa.biz/

Workplaces That Thrive: A Resource for Creating Mental Health-Friendly Work Environments

This SAMHSA Tool Kit accompanies the booklet, "Business Materials for a Mental Health Friendly Workplace".

http://www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/publications/business_resource.aspx

Business Materials for a Mental Health Friendly Workplace: Executive's Booklet

This SAMHSA booklet discusses techniques for developing leadership that takes the mental health of employees into account.

http://www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/publications/business_execs.aspx

Workforce Development

Cafe Technical Assistance Center's publications on workforce development, including vocational support.

http://cafetacenter.net/workforce-development/

The Work Site - Social Security Administration

This page includes information on employment for people receiving SSI/SSDI benefits as well as information on employment networks, vocational rehabilitation, work incentives, and protection and advocacy.

http://www.ssa.gov/work/index.html

Employment and Mental Illness

Resources from the Canadian Mental Health Association on employment for individuals with mental illness. These pamphlets (listed on the right-hand side of the Web page) can be useful to individuals outside of Canada seeking to learn more about working while having a mental health diagnosis.

http://www.cmha.ca/bins/content_page.asp?cid=3-109

Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination Questions and Answers

Fact sheet on Federal Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Laws .

http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/qanda.html

Resources for Young Adults with Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism

Collection of websites, articles, books and videos for young people with Asperger's and high-functioning autism. Includes information on attending school and employment.

http://www.adnetonline.org/:/Papers/Guth%20Papers/AS%20resources%20for%20young%20adults2.pdf

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

"The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace."

http://askjan.org/links/about.htm